Brussels Sprouts

Comfrey

About Brussels Sprouts and Comfrey

Brussels Sprouts

Comfrey

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What is

Life Span

Biennial

Perennial

Type

Vegetable

Broadleaf Evergreen

Origin

Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean

Europe, Russia

Types

Wild cabbage, Cabbage, Savoy cabbage

Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)

Number of Varieties

1102

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Habitat

Fertile bottom land, Moist Soils, Well Drained

Cold Regions, stream banks

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-86-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

6-1

Sunset Zone

A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

21,22

Habit

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

121.92 cm20.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

60.96 cm90.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow

White, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Orange Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Red, Green, Copper

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Green, Blue Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Green, Blue Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze

Shape

Leaf Shape

Broad, Unlobed

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Transplanting

Root Division, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Needs a lot of water initially, Needs watering once a week, Never Over-water

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Water daily during growing season

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

5-10-10 fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount

14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Aphids, Stem spot

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Shallow soil, Sun

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Insects

Ants, Butterflies, pollinators

Allergy

allergic reaction, breathing problems, Dizziness, Headache, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, Runny nose, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling

Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin

Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detoxification, Fiber, Minerals, Nutrients, Vitamin C

Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis

Part of Plant Used

Fruits

Leaves, Twigs

Other Uses

Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Edible, Herb / Vegetable

Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BRASSICA oleracea 'Diablo'( Gemmifera Group)

Symphytum asperum

Common Name

Brussels Sprouts

Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort

In Hindi

Brussels Sprouts plant

Blackwort

In German

Rosenkohl Pflanze

Blackwort

In French

Choux de Bruxelles plante

Blackwort

In Spanish

planta de coles de Bruselas

Blackwort

In Greek

φυτό Λαχανάκια Βρυξελλών

Blackwort

In Portuguese

Couves de Bruxelas planta

Blackwort

In Polish

Brukselka roślin

Blackwort

In Latin

Bruxellis pullulat herba

Blackwort

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Capparales

Lamiales

Family

Brassicaceae

Boraginaceae

Genus

Brassica

Symphytum

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Boraginoideae

Number of Species

15035

1 27800

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Properties of Brussels Sprouts and Comfrey

Wondering what are the properties of Brussels Sprouts and Comfrey? We provide you with everything About Brussels Sprouts and Comfrey. Brussels Sprouts doesn't have thorns and Comfrey doesn't have thorns. Also Brussels Sprouts does not have fragrant flowers. Brussels Sprouts has allergic reactions like allergic reaction, breathing problems, Dizziness, Headache, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, Runny nose, Skin rash, Stomach pain and Swelling and Comfrey has allergic reactions like allergic reaction, breathing problems, Dizziness, Headache, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, Runny nose, Skin rash, Stomach pain and Swelling. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Brussels Sprouts and Comfrey and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Brussels Sprouts and Comfrey

Season and care of Brussels Sprouts and Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Brussels Sprouts and Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brussels Sprouts season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Brussels Sprouts is Loam, Sand and for Comfrey is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Brussels Sprouts is Neutral and for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.

Brussels Sprouts and Comfrey Physical Information

Brussels Sprouts and Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Brussels Sprouts height is 121.92 cm and width 60.96 cm whereas Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Brussels Sprouts and Comfrey are as follows:

Brussels Sprouts flower color: Yellow
Brussels Sprouts leaf color:
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper

Care of Brussels Sprouts and Comfrey

Care of Brussels Sprouts and Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brussels Sprouts pruning is done Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves. In summer Brussels Sprouts needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Comfrey needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.